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P350-T010101 Tag User’s
Manual
PulsON 350 Active Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) Tracking System
Time Domain Corporation
Cummings Research Park
7057 Old Madison Pike Suite 250
Huntsville, AL 35806 USA
http://www.timedomain.com
Tel: +1.256.428.6481
+1.888.826.8378 ext 6481
Fax: +1.256.922.0387
P320-0170
March 2007
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Nondisclosure Provisions
This manual contains Time Domain Corporation’s Confidential and Proprietary Information. Purchasers of this device are reminded
of their obligation to protect TDC confidential and proprietary information in accordance with the Terms and Conditions (T&C) of
sale.
Copyright
©2001-2007 Time Domain Corporation. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Time Domain® and PulsON® are registered trademarks of Time Domain Corporation. Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox
Corporation. The “PulsON Triangle” logo and PulsON 350™ are trademarks of Time Domain Corporation. Any trademarks, trade
names, service marks or service names owned or registered by any other company and used in this manual are the property of its
respective company.
Rights
Rights to use this documentation are set forth in the Terms and Conditions accompanying the PulsON 350 hardware.
Regulatory Notice
U.S. Operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. (3) Operation on board an aircraft or a satellite is prohibited. (4) Devices operating under this section may not
be employed for the operation of toys. (5) Except for operation onboard a ship or a terrestrial transportation vehicle, the use of a fixed
outdoor infrastructure is prohibited. A fixed infrastructure includes antennas mounted on outdoor structures, e.g., antennas mounted
on the outside of a building or on a telephone pole. This outdoor infrastructure prohibition applies to intentional ultra-wideband
(UWB) emitters.
Operation in disregard of these conditions is a violation of 47 U.S.C. 301 and could subject the operator to serious legal penalties.
Disassembling or modifying the unit will void FCC compliance and void Time Domain warranty provisions.
Non-U.S. Operation: PulsON® technology has not been authorized for use or commercial exploitation under the regulations of any
non-United States government agency. Please confer with your government’s regulatory agency to ensure proper authorizations are
obtained.
Please consult with Time Domain Corporation if you have any questions, prior to use.
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 5
2. OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 5
3. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................... 6
4. BEAM ORIENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................ 6
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 7
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Active Change Record
Version Comments Release
Date
Rev X Draft release 3/22/07
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1. Introduction
The P350-T010101 Tag, hereafter referred to as the P350 Tag, is the transmitter for the P350 Ultra Wideband
Active RFID Tracking System. It is small in size, durable, and with its long battery life, requires minimal
maintenance. It has been certified by U.S. FCC to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules subject to the
conditions listed under the Regulatory Notice on Page 2 of this manual. Figure 1-1 shows the tag’s FCC
identification (ID) number with a sticker denoting its unique device ID. Figure 1-2 demonstrates the small
size of the tag device.
Figure 1-1 P350 Tag FCC ID Figure 1-2 P350 Tag
2. Overview
Background
Tag tracking is accomplished by analyzing time-differences-of-arrival (TDOAs) of tag transmissions. When
a tag transmits a packet, readers that successfully receive the packet will send out information concerning the
tag packet, including a precise timestamp. The difference in the timestamp between readers gives the TDOA
for that reader pair/tag combination. At least three readers must hear a tag in order to determine a valid
position for that tag.
P350 Tag
Within the P350 Ultra Wideband Active RFID Tracking System, the P350 Tag is used both to calibrate the
tracking system readers and to track assets within the system.
When used as a calibration tag, the tag’s unique id and position are input to the system. During the
calibration process, the tag remains stationary at this location, transmitting ultra wideband (UWB) RF
packets. As the readers “hear” and report time-of-arrival (TOA) data, a solution is determined and
calibrated. The system must be calibrated before tag tracking can commence.
When used to track assets, the tag is mounted on that asset, and through transmitted RF packets, sends its unique
device ID and status. As the system readers hear the tag, the tag position is determined and the position is added
to its internal database. Note that the tracking system automatically discovers new tags and adds those newly
discovered tags to that database.
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3. Specifications
The P350 Tag specifications are listed below. These specifications are for the tag circuit board and are
independent of housing.
Function: Transmits RF packets
Battery Life: 4 Years at 1 Hz Packet Rate
Packet Rate: 1 Hz
Range: 75' typical line of sight
Dimensions: 1.1" W x 1.2" D x 0.4" T
Weight: 0.4 oz (11.8g)
RF Emissions: FCC 15.250 compliant
4. Beam Orientation Recommendations
TBD
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Warranty
Covered Products
These warranties cover the following equipment and products made and provided by us:
P350-T010101
Scope and Duration of Warranties
Product Warranties and Warranty Period: We warrant to you that for one (1) year from the date we deliver the
Product to the Carrier in Huntsville, Alabama, the Covered Products listed in our Purchase Order (except batteries) will
(1) be free from defects in material, workmanship, and title, and (2) conform substantially to our published Covered
Product specifications in effect on the date of shipment of the Covered Products. Our published Covered Product
specifications are available on request. Batteries are warranted only by the original equipment manufacturer.
Patent and Copyright Warranty: We warrant to you that when they are delivered, the Covered Products will not be
subject to any valid patent or copyright infringement claim.
We will defend or settle any suit against you to the extent it is based on an infringement claim that would be a breach
of the Patent and Copyright warranty, provided we receive prompt written notice of the claim, your cooperation in its
defense or settlement, and complete and exclusive control over its defense or settlement. If a court of competent
jurisdiction renders a final judgment that the infringement claim is valid, we will pay all damages and costs awarded
against you due to the breach. In addition, we will either obtain a license for you to continue using the infringing
Covered Product, provide a non-infringing replacement, alter the Covered Product so that it is non-infringing, or
remove the infringing Covered Product and refund the price (less reasonable depreciation) and any return
transportation costs paid by you.
Warranty Period: The warranty period for all warranties listed above is limited in time to one year from the date
referenced above.
The warranty period for any Covered Product or part furnished to you without a pro rata charge as a warranty remedy
will be the remaining portion of the warranty period applicable to the repaired or replaced Covered Product. The
warranty period for any replacement Covered Product or part furnished to you with a pro rata charge as a warranty
remedy will be the full period of the warranty applicable to the replacement Covered Product.
Warranty Exclusions
These warranties are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether written, oral, expressed, implied or
statutory. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
APPLY. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT AND NO PRIOR
STATEMENTS BY ANY OF OUR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL MODIFY OR EXPAND THESE WARRANTIES.
The warranties do not cover:
A. Any defect or deficiency (including failure to conform to our published Covered Product specifications) which results,
in whole or in part, from: (1) the opening and/or tampering of the Product in any way which breaks the new product
seal or which removes or makes illegible the product serial number, (2) any improper storage, handling, misuse,
accident, water, neglect or maintenance of the Covered Products, or any alteration or extraordinary use of the Covered
Products, by anyone other than us, (3) failure to follow any of our written instructions or recommendations, (4) using
or combining the Covered Products with any item or data except as specified in the Covered Product specifications or
using or combining the Covered Products with any item or data that does not properly and unambiguously exchange
data with the Covered Products in accordance with the Covered Products’ specifications, (5) any of your designs,
specifications or instructions, (6) any failure to use the Covered Products in accordance with their specifications,
including upper and lower data limits, (7) any freight costs associated with your return of the Products to us for
warranty claims, and (8) any cause external to the Covered Products as furnished by us or beyond our reasonable
control.
B. The payment or reimbursement of any facility costs arising from repair or replacement of the Covered Products or
parts.
C. Covered Products used or exported outside the United States without necessary U.S. and foreign government
authorization.
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Exclusive Warranty Remedies
Product Warranties: If you promptly notify us of your warranty claim and make the Covered Product available for
service, we will at our option, repair, adjust or replace (with new or exchange replacement parts) the non-conforming
Covered Product or parts of the Covered Product. Warranty service will be performed without charge from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Central Time, excluding our holidays, and outside those hours at our then prevailing
service rates and subject to the availability of personnel. Please contact Customer Service at 1-256-428-6333 to
arrange for Warranty Service.
Patent and Copyright Warranty:
Exclusive Remedies and Sole Liability: The above remedies in this EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY REMEDIES section are
your exclusive remedies and constitute our sole liability for any warranty claims. YOU AGREE THAT WE AND OUR
REPRESENTATIVES HAVE NO LIABILITY TO YOU FOR (1) ANY PENAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SUCH AS EXCESS COSTS INCURRED AND LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE, (2) ANY ASSISTANCE NOT REQUIRED UNDER
OUR PURCHASE ORDER, AND (3) ANYTHING OCCURRING AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD ENDS.
Voiding of Warranty: This Warranty shall become void upon your failure to pay in full for the Covered Product or
upon your material breach of any of the Terms and Conditions of Sale.